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Friday 16 November 2007
BentFest Documentary Screening
Paragraph 175:
From two-time Academy Award winner Rob Epstein comes the true story of the last untold tale from the Third Reich. Between 1933 and 1945 100,000 men were arrested for homosexuality under Paragraph 175, the sodomy provision of the German penal code dating back to 1871. Enforced by the ruling Nazi Party, many were sent to concentration camps, and this film hears the story of five of the few remaining survivors of this dark period in queer history. Narrated by Rupert Everett.
7-10pm
Canberra Museum and Gallery (CMAG)
$12 entry or $7 for members & concessions.
Girl Thing 5 with DJ Tori Mac
It's the last big girls only dance party at Cube for 2007 so it's gonna be BIG!!!
For the uninitiated, "Girl Thing" is a night of seriously cool electro and house over four hours giving girls the chance to meet other girls in a safe and friendly environment.
The last "Girl Thing" of the year will feature some fabulous giveaways including PinkSofa.com introductory memberships as well as the new RAW FM double CD mixed by Chris Fraser and much more.
Doors open from 9pm
Saturday 17 November 2007
AIDS Action Council Fair Day
The AAC Fairday will see more than 30 stalls, with a drag king show, a performance by the Canberra Gay and Lesbian Qwire and the Andi and George Band.
Held on the grounds of the AAC again (Westlund House, 16 Gordon St Acton). Check out the map here.
Come and join us. 10am - 3pm. **Free entry!!**
Visit www.aidsaction.org.au for more info about the AAC
As Fairday is one of Canberra's LGBTI community's biggest events it
offers an opportunity for community organisations and queer-friendly
businesses to showcase themselves to the community.
If you are involved with an organisation or business and want to have a stall at Fairday 07 please contact Bede Carmody by email or phone 6257 2855.
Frontrunners @ Lake Tuggeranong
9.00am sharp for a jog, walk or a cycle as inclination and circumstances permit, for an hour or so, and then adjourn for brunch to undo the good work. Canberra Frontrunners caters for all levels, from the mad-keen to mere dilettantes. It is open to all in the community.
For location details check ACTQueer or email pdlang@westnet.com.au .
Women's Purple Party
Moved to 15 December. Check it out here...
BentFest: Parting Glances
In salute to SpringOut 2007, the glorious new Arc Cinema presents a one-off screening of this seminal queer film. As Michael and Robert, a gay couple in New York, prepare for Robert's departure for a two-year work assignment in Africa, Michael must face Robert's true motives for leaving while dealing with their circle of eccentric friends, including Nick (a young Steve Buscemi), who is living with AIDS.
7pm, Arc Cinema, McCoy Cct, Acton, $9.50 entry or $8 concession.
ScreenSound, Acton
QWIRE Concert 'Song'
An eclectic program of vocal music drawn from a range of sources including Gershwin, Lennon & McCartney, Shakespeare, with a couple of great movie songs, some originals, and - the best disco song ever.
Dianna Nixon is working with QWIRE from August to November and during the process will explore vocal technique and performance elements, and will collaborate with the choir on writing a new song for the group. The process will culminate in a performance featuring a selection of her own arrangements for mixed voice choir, with a concert presentation.
5pm
Majura Hall,
Rosevear Place, Dickson
see map
Sunday 18 November 2007
ACTOUT Bushwalk: Mt Ainslie
Yes, another walk up Mt Ainslie - with the added extra of walking down the other side and back via the edge of the inner northern suburbs.
The walk will take about two hours and finish about lunchtime. Bring a plate for lunch afterwards in the barbecue area. Meet at the start of the usual walking track behind the War Memorial at 10.30. Moderate walk - the hard, up-hill bit is at the beginning.
Dogs permitted on leashes.
Contact - Peter - email: peter@actout.cjb.net
Sunnies Sunday @ CUBE
The weather is heating up and so are your Sundays with Cube Nightclub
Come down with your sunnies and party till the early hours with DJ Peter
Dorree 9pm till late
Thursday 22 November 2007
Squash
We have two courts booked in the name of Grahame, so feel free to turn up and play. We welcome both male and female players and all levels are catered for, from beginners to better.
A great opportunity to keep fit and meet some fun and active people so come along and enjoy!
National Sports Club, Mouat St, Lyneham from 6.30pm to 7.30pm.
Contact 0418 625 437 if you require further information about regular squash.
Alternatively you may like to visit our website.
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Lady Lounge
Sip on delicious cocktails whilst listening to local female DJ Tori Mac as she plays her infamous spin on electro and Latino music. Lady Lounge offers the Canberra lesbian community a night of relaxing music in a sociable lounge setting.
Bar 32, Northbourne Avenue, 7pm, $5 entry, visit www.bar32.com for more information. Or check out the map online.
Karaoke
Last heat before finals at the end of the month GRAND PRIZE thanks for Jurkiewicz Super Store in Fyshwick. 2 for 1 basics and tap beer till 9-30pm.
Cube, 8pm till 11pm, www.cubenightclub.com.au.
Friday 23 November 2007
Pride Awards
Come along and support some very hardworking and
deserving members of our community. Pride Awards 2007 kicks off at
7pm at Canberra Museum and Gallery just before BentFest.
BentFest "Edgeplay"
A fantastic farewell to Bent Lenses 2007 program, this film kicks ass! Edgeplay chronicles the rise dand disintegration of the seminal '70's all-teenage-girl rock band The Runaways, whose members included then-unknown future rock stars Lita Ford and Joan Jett. The film explores the effects of verbal, emotional and psychological abuse on girls too young to drink, but old enough for sex, drugs and rock n' roll.
7-10pm
Canberra Museum and Gallery (CMAG)
$12 entry or $7 for members & concessions.
Gay + One Gender Bender @ CUBE
Its time to bend the gender stereotype and challenge the norms at Cube's Gender Bender. If you're a guy we want you to show us your little black dress, if you're a girl show us how truly masculine you can be. Whatever you do though be sure to shake it up a bit.
Check out the website for Gay + One Membership information - be sure to get in early!
LIVE DRAG SHOW on night as well as masses of giveaways!
9pm till 5am www.cubenightclub.com.au.
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Saturday 24 November 2007
Frontrunners @ Yerribi Pond, Gungahlin
9.00am sharp for a jog, walk or a cycle as inclination and circumstances permit, for an hour or so, and then adjourn for brunch to undo the good work. Canberra Frontrunners caters for all levels, from the mad-keen to mere dilettantes. It is open to all in the community.
For location details check ACTQueer or email pdlang@westnet.com.au .
ACTOUT Horse Riding
Experience the unique beauty of the Australian countryside by riding on horseback through 1000 acres of bushland on the outskirts of Canberra. Cost $50 p/p for 2 hr ride.
Contact Mark - email: mark@actout.cjb.net
Bit Bent Trivia Night
Bit Bent is having their 5th year (Belconnen) 1st year (Woden) anniversary and is celebrating with a Trivia Night and would like you to come along.
Don't have anyone to join with you? That's fine, come along and meet some wonderful people.
Drinks can be purchased from the bar and light finger food will provided during the night.
Trivia starts at 6.30pm at The Marque Hotel, 102 Northbourne Avenue.
Entry Fee - $10. Bookings not essential but preferable.
Email trivia.night07@hotmail.com for further details and to book (include your name and how many people you are bringing along).
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Sunday 25 November 2007
Sunnies Sunday @ CUBE
The weather is heating up and so are your Sundays with Cube Nightclub
Come down with your sunnies and party till the early hours with DJ Peter
Dorree 9pm till late
Thursday 29 November 2007
Squash
We have two courts booked in the name of Grahame, so feel free to turn up and play. We welcome both male and female players and all levels are catered for, from beginners to better.
A great opportunity to keep fit and meet some fun and active people so come along and enjoy!
National Sports Club, Mouat St, Lyneham from 6.30pm to 7.30pm.
Contact 0418 625 437 if you require further information about regular squash.
Alternatively you may like to visit our website.
Karaoke - Grand Final!!
The Jurkiewicz GRAND PRIZE will be going off tonight at Cube! Be in the club from 8pm to see all the action. 2 for 1 basics and tap beer till 9-30pm.
Cube, 8pm till 11pm, www.cubenightclub.com.au.
Saturday 1 December 2007
BUSHDANCE
The Canberra Gay and Lesbian Tennis Club Inc. proudly present BUSHDANCE 2007, to be held at the Yarralumla Woolshed from 7.00pm.
Bushdance is the premier event on the Canberra Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered calendar and has been for over 25 years. Bushdance is organised and run by the Tennis Club for our community.
Further details: gltc@webone.com.au
Ticket packages for interstate visitors can be purchased online.
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Women's Purple Party
New Date: 15 December!!!
Yes ladies, the Purple Party People are back for another fantastic night in 2007. Get your tickets early.
Usually held in November, the Women's Purple Party will actually be held on 15 December this year due to unforeseen circumstances.
This year's Purple Party will be BYO plus a bar with basic drinks - happy hour prices from 7;30-8:30pm.
Tickets: $20 waged, $15 unwaged and all include a free drink before 8:30pm.
Tickets are available from Aids Action Council, roaming Purple Party People at Fair Day, or book by emailing kellym5@optusnet.com.au or calling Kelly on 0412 649 409.
Majura Hall, Rosevear St Dickson, 7:30pm to Midnight.
see map for details.
PREVIOUS EVENTS...
Saturday 3 November 2007
Frontrunners @ Lake Ginninderra
Meets at 9.00am sharp for a jog, walk or a cycle as inclination and circumstances permit, for an hour or so, and then adjourn for brunch to undo the good work. Canberra Frontrunners caters for all levels, from the mad-keen to mere dilettantes.
It is open to all in the community.
For location details check ACTQueer or email pdlang@westnet.com.au
ACTOUT National Zoo and Aquarium Tour
See the big cats, the bears, the monkeys, sharks and native animals in a 25 acre bushland setting, in Australia's only combined zoo and aquarium.
Contact - Paul - email: paul@actout.cjb.net
Official Springout Launch Party
Join the launch of this year's SpringOut Festival with our Major Sponsor, Cube Nightclub. Doors open from 10pm, www.cubenightclub.com.au.
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Sunday 4 November 2007
Women's Winery Tour
Following the success of last years inaugural women's winery tour, we will again be touring some of the beautiful wineries of the Murrumbateman region and partaking in the annual Rose and Wine Festival. Seats are limited and last year's event sold out fast, so make sure you get in quick and save a seat.
Canberra Gap Group
Help celebrate five years of the Gap Group, a social meeting group of women who like women. Tilley Devine's Café, from 3pm.
Sunnies Sunday @ CUBE
The weather is heating up and so are your Sundays with Cube Nightclub
Come down with your sunnies and party till the early hours with DJ Peter
Dorree
9pm till late
Monday 5 November 2007
Tennis
Held at the Turner Tennis Club, which is located at the corner of McCaughey and Condamine Streets Turner. Visit here to see a map.
6pm.
Dance Teaser*
Learn to dance or polish up your moves in a 4 week dancing taste test to get you ready for all those SpringOut events.
Monday nights *starting 29 October in Weston Creek*, $65 for 4 classes.
Call Anna on 0413 224 843 or Siobhan on 0421 563 070.
Thursday 8 November 2007
Squash
We have two courts booked in the name of Grahame, so feel free to turn up and play. We welcome both male and female players and all levels are catered for, from beginners to better.
A great opportunity to keep fit and meet some fun and active people so come along and enjoy!
National Sports Club, Mouat St, Lyneham from 6.30pm to 7.30pm.
Contact 0418 625 437 if you require further information about regular squash.
Alternatively you may like to visit our website.
Karaoke
Bust out your favourite tunes to get into the finals at the end of the month. GRAND PRIZE thanks for Jurkiewicz Super Store in Fyshwick. 2 for 1 basics and tap beer till 9-30pm.
Cube, 8pm till 11pm, www.cubenightclub.com.au.
Friday 9 November 2007
BentFest "Hot Pink Shorts"
Always Bent Lenses' biggest night of the year, this year we present the hottest films from Queerscreen's My Queer Career collection for 2007 including:
Prada Handbag;
A Bear, Where?;
Disapointment;
In the Ladies Lounge;
Mizu;
Salt;
Seeya Rach; and
The Manual.
7-10pm
Canberra Museum and Gallery (CMAG)
$12 entry or $7 for members & concessions.
Saturday 10 November 2007
Frontrunners @ Lake Burley Griffin east basin
Meets at Molongolo reach - 9.00am sharp for a jog, walk or a cycle as inclination and circumstances permit, for an hour or so, and then adjourn for brunch to undo the good work. Canberra Frontrunners caters for all levels, from the mad-keen to mere dilettantes. It is open to all in the community. For location details check ACTQueer or email pdlang@westnet.com.au .
Native Orchid Walk
Meet at 2pm at the lookout on top of Black Mountain. The total walk time will be about 2.5 hours. With over 40 native orchid species growing on Black Mountain we are hoping to find the gorgeous Spider Orchid & other beautiful specimens.
This is a slow stroll in tha national capital's bushland. Slightly challenging walk with rocky paths, not great for wheel chairs or prams but still accessible. BYO: water & snacks, bush walking shoes, sunscreen, hat, camera & own transport to the lookout.
For any questions or if you can't find us on the day please phone: 0402604564.
BentFest "Tan Lines"
Cute teen Midget Hollow (Jack Baxter) wanders through life riding big waves and partying with surfer boys. When Midget's best friend's gay brother Cass arrives on the scene, the two quickly dive head first into a clandestine sea of sexual awakening. As his lusty romance with the dark-eyed Adonis is soon discovered, Midget has to navigate between his friends' reaction and his newfound love all while growing up during a hot summer of fun in the sun!
7-10pm
Canberra Museum and Gallery (CMAG)
$12 entry or $7 for members & concessions
P.INC Dance Party - for boys AND girls
P.Inc is the Politically Incorrect night we've been waiting for, featuring Sydney DJs Bec Paton, Feisty and Beth Yen bringing their electro-tribal tech house sounds to Canberra for a night with a queer twist.
Don't miss the shows and sexy rhythms and be sure to add your bit of kink! Tickets are limited and will sell fast, so don't miss out.
9pm-4am @ Toast, Canberra City (courtyard above Babar Cafe next to Waldorf Apartments). Check out the map here.
Tickets: $35 from The Street Theatre, Childers Street Civic, Phone 6247 1223 www.thestreet.org.au.
Website: www.pinckink.blogspot.com.
Theme: a bit of kink essential.
Sunday 11 November 2007
ACTOUT Murrumbidgee River Walk
Walk along the beautiful and scenic Murrumbidgee River from Kambah Pool (clothing essential!!) to Pine Island or perhaps Point Hut Crossing. Includes the spectacular Red Rock Gorge and a 1860's stone wall. Distance around 11 km.
Contact - Gavin - email: gavin@actout.cjb.net
Drag Bingo
Bingo has never been so much fun. Anita Lay calls the numbers from 9pm at Cube. Bar vouchers, meat/fruit trays and dinners for two up for grabs. www.cubenightclub.com.au.
Sunnies Sunday @ CUBE
The weather is heating up and so are your Sundays with Cube Nightclub
Come down with your sunnies and party till the early hours with DJ Peter
Dorree 9pm till late
Thursday 15 November 2007
ACTOUT Social Planning Dinner
A social entertaining dinner get together and between all the fun we spend a few moments to plan for the hot summer season ahead.
Contact -Mark - email: mark@actout.cjb.net for address and further details.
Squash
We have two courts booked in the name of Grahame, so feel free to turn up and play. We welcome both male and female players and all levels are catered for, from beginners to better.
A great opportunity to keep fit and meet some fun and active people so come along and enjoy!
National Sports Club, Mouat St, Lyneham from 6.30pm to 7.30pm.
Contact 0418 625 437 if you require further information about regular squash.
Alternatively you may like to visit our website.
Karaoke
Bust out your favourite tunes to get into the finals at the end of the month. GRAND PRIZE thanks for Jurkiewicz Super Store in Fyshwick. 2 for 1 basics and tap beer till 9-30pm.
Cube, 8pm till 11pm, www.cubenightclub.com.au.
The Canberra Pride Group does not run or have responsibility for any individual event, our role is to let you know what is going on and how to join in the fun. Participation at all events is at your own risk.